You will pick one school-related, controversial issue to present to class in order to persuade the audience into your way of thinking.
Procedures:
1. Complete the pre-writing handout. You must post on the wiki and bring in a hard copy on the specified due date.
2. Write the rough draft. You must post on the wiki and bring in a hard copy on the specified due date.
3. Peer edit in class using the rubric provided below. Pretend that I am grading you!
4. Post the final draft onto the class wiki page. Bring in a hard copy by 8 a.m. on the due date.
5. Make a new wiki page for the peer evaluations. Follow the directions posted on the class wiki page.
6. Read the peer evaluation sheet so you are prepared to answer the questions at the commencement of each speech.
Speech Day:
1. Bring a hard copy of your speech complete with markings.
2. Everyone will present his/her speech in random order.
3. As the speaker begins, listen closely to the words and ideas that are being put forth.
4. At the end of each speech, you are to complete the peer evaluation and post it on the wiki on the speaker's peer evaluation page. Do this part at home.
5. Each speaker will be expected to read the evaluations, and write a two paragraph reflection on the strengths/weaknesses of the speech. This will be due the class after the speeches have been completed.
Grading:
The speech and presentation will be worth 150 points. See the rubric.
The evaluations and reflections will be worth 30 points.
Due Date: Wednesday, 9/23 by 8 a.m.
You must bring a hard copy of the speech to my classroom and you must post it on the wiki.
How many of you have never been late to classes before? Not many of you, right? I also have been late to several classes majorly because of the short amount of time we have in between classes. It’s not easy to always be on time especially because things don’t always go as we want. We may have to stop by our lockers, quickly go to the bathroom, or talk to the teachers. The amount of time between classes should be longer because students need time to take an actual break, have enough time to move from one class to the other, and can have more academic benefits.
First of all, the five minutes in between classes are not enough for students to take a break. What is a break time for? A break time is for us, students, to actually relax and refresh our minds. During the break time, students sometimes need to run to their lockers to pick up their books, sometimes need to go to bathrooms, and sometimes need to get some water from the water fountains. However, in order to arrive in class on time, the students have to run up and down within five minutes. Breaks between classes are meant for students to take an actual break, not to stress them out even more. Providing only five minutes as a break time for students is unreasonable, because they cannot even take a proper “break.”
Another reason why the break time between classes should be extended is because the time is not enough for the students to move from one class to another. One thing this school should consider the enormous size of the buildings. The distances between classes are too far, especially because there are seven floors and the students often have to go to another building for classes. Going from one class to another is like having a race before every class, but students are not Usain Bolt, and they cannot run that fast like him. Not only are the buildings huge, but also classes do not always end right on time. The teachers may go overtime and dismiss the students a bit late. Last year, I had to go from my PE class on the 7th floor to the 1st floor French class. The PE class ended a few minutes after the bell, so I didn’t have enough time to either change or get my textbook. Although I ran straight to my French class, I still got a tardy. I couldn’t even get a note from my PE teacher, just because PE ended before the next class began. This happens quite often in other classes as well, which definitely proves that students need to be given a longer break time to go to classes.
Lastly, longer break between classes can benefit students academically. Students often ask questions to teachers for clarifications on their assignments and for extra-help after classes. Asking questions to teachers in person after classes can help students to better understand the materials and the assignments however,students might be reluctant to do so, because they have to run to their next classes in five minutes. Moreover, the longer break period can be academically helpful since students can study and review notes before classes. According to Judy S. Richardson, who is a professor of reading at Virginia Common Wealth University, “The most effective way to study for a test is to review briefly all along and then review some more before the test.” Many students indeed study and review their notes for tests and quizzes during lunch break, but because of the short breaks, they cannot use the break time to do so. Some people may argue that studying for a five minute break wouldn't be helpful academically. However, as the research states, briefly reviewing before tests is very effective.
The five minute break between classes should indeed be increased, so that students can have enough time to utilize their break, to go to classes without running and to talk to teachers or study for tests. The five minutes are barely enough for students to move to one class from the other. Once the break time is extended, students would not only have time to refresh, but also have more time to use for academic needs. Therefore, I encourage every one of you to email the principal and ask him to extend our break time.
How many of you have never been late to classes before? Not many of you, right? I have also been late to several classes majorly because of the short amount of time we have in between classes. It’s not easy to always be on time especially because things don’t always go as we want. We may have to stop by our lockers, quickly go to the bathroom, or talk to the teachers. The amount of time between classes should be longer because students need time to take an actual break, have enough time to move from one class to the other, and have more academic benefits.
First of all, the five-minute break in between classes is not enough for students to take a break. What is break time for? Break time is for us, students, to actually relax and refresh our minds. During the break time, students sometimes need to run to their lockers, sometimes need to go to bathrooms, and sometimes need to go to the water fountains. However, in order to go to class on time, the students have to run up and down within five minutes. Breaks between classes are meant for students to take an actual break, not to stress them out even more. Providing only five minutes as a break time for students is unreasonable, because they cannot even take a proper “break.”
Another reason why the break time between classes should be extended is because the time is not enough for the students to move from one class to another. One thing that this school should consider is the enormous size of the buildings. The distances between classes are too far, especially because there are seven floors and the students often have to go to other buildings for classes. Going from one class to another is like having a race every seventy five minutes, but students are not Usain Bolt, and they cannot run that fast like him. Not only are the buildings huge, but also classes do not always end right on time. The teachers may go overtime and dismiss the students a bit late. Last year, I had to go from my PE class on the 7th floor to the 1st floor French class. The PE class ended a few minutes after the bell, so I didn’t have enough time to either change or get my textbook. Although I ran straight to my French class, I still got a tardy. I couldn’t even get a note from my PE teacher, just because PE ended before the next class began. This happens quite often in other classes as well, which definitely proves that students need to be given a longer break time to go to classes.
Lastly, longer break between classes can benefit students academically. Students often ask questions to teachers for clarifications on their assignments and for extra-help after classes. Asking questions to teachers after classes can help students to better understand the materials and the assignments. However,students might be reluctant to do so, because they have to run to their next classes in five minutes. Moreover, the longer break period can be academically helpful since students can study and review notes before classes. Professor Richardson at Virginia University says, “The most effective way to study for a test is to review briefly all along and then review some more before the test.” Many students indeed study and review their notes for tests and quizzes during lunch break, but because of the short breaks, they cannot use the break time to do so. Some people may argue that studying for a five minute break wouldn't be helpful academically. However, as the research states, briefly reviewing before tests is very effective.
The five minute break between classes should indeed be increased, so that students can have enough time to utilize their break, go to classes without running and talk to teachers or study for tests. The five minutes are barely enough for students to move to one class from the other. Once the break time is extended, students would not only have time to refresh, but also have more time to use for academic needs. Therefore, I encourage every one of you to email the principal and ask him to extend our break time.
Objective:
You will pick one school-related, controversial issue to present to class in order to persuade the audience into your way of thinking.Procedures:
1. Complete the pre-writing handout. You must post on the wiki and bring in a hard copy on the specified due date.2. Write the rough draft. You must post on the wiki and bring in a hard copy on the specified due date.
3. Peer edit in class using the rubric provided below. Pretend that I am grading you!
4. Post the final draft onto the class wiki page. Bring in a hard copy by 8 a.m. on the due date.
5. Make a new wiki page for the peer evaluations. Follow the directions posted on the class wiki page.
6. Read the peer evaluation sheet so you are prepared to answer the questions at the commencement of each speech.
Speech Day:
1. Bring a hard copy of your speech complete with markings.
2. Everyone will present his/her speech in random order.
3. As the speaker begins, listen closely to the words and ideas that are being put forth.
4. At the end of each speech, you are to complete the peer evaluation and post it on the wiki on the speaker's peer evaluation page. Do this part at home.
5. Each speaker will be expected to read the evaluations, and write a two paragraph reflection on the strengths/weaknesses of the speech. This will be due the class after the speeches have been completed.
Grading:
The speech and presentation will be worth 150 points. See the rubric.The evaluations and reflections will be worth 30 points.
Due Date: Wednesday, 9/23 by 8 a.m.
You must bring a hard copy of the speech to my classroom and you must post it on the wiki.Pre-Writing Handout
Rough Draft
Time Between Classes Should be Extended
How many of you have never been late to classes before? Not many of you, right? I also have been late to several classes majorly because of the short amount of time we have in between classes. It’s not easy to always be on time especially because things don’t always go as we want. We may have to stop by our lockers, quickly go to the bathroom, or talk to the teachers. The amount of time between classes should be longer because students need time to take an actual break, have enough time to move from one class to the other, and can have more academic benefits.
First of all, the five minutes in between classes are not enough for students to take a break. What is a break time for? A break time is for us, students, to actually relax and refresh our minds. During the break time, students sometimes need to run to their lockers to pick up their books, sometimes need to go to bathrooms, and sometimes need to get some water from the water fountains. However, in order to arrive in class on time, the students have to run up and down within five minutes. Breaks between classes are meant for students to take an actual break, not to stress them out even more. Providing only five minutes as a break time for students is unreasonable, because they cannot even take a proper “break.”
Another reason why the break time between classes should be extended is because the time is not enough for the students to move from one class to another. One thing this school should consider the enormous size of the buildings. The distances between classes are too far, especially because there are seven floors and the students often have to go to another building for classes. Going from one class to another is like having a race before every class, but students are not Usain Bolt, and they cannot run that fast like him. Not only are the buildings huge, but also classes do not always end right on time. The teachers may go overtime and dismiss the students a bit late. Last year, I had to go from my PE class on the 7th floor to the 1st floor French class. The PE class ended a few minutes after the bell, so I didn’t have enough time to either change or get my textbook. Although I ran straight to my French class, I still got a tardy. I couldn’t even get a note from my PE teacher, just because PE ended before the next class began. This happens quite often in other classes as well, which definitely proves that students need to be given a longer break time to go to classes.
Lastly, longer break between classes can benefit students academically. Students often ask questions to teachers for clarifications on their assignments and for extra-help after classes. Asking questions to teachers in person after classes can help students to better understand the materials and the assignments however,students might be reluctant to do so, because they have to run to their next classes in five minutes. Moreover, the longer break period can be academically helpful since students can study and review notes before classes. According to Judy S. Richardson, who is a professor of reading at Virginia Common Wealth University, “The most effective way to study for a test is to review briefly all along and then review some more before the test.” Many students indeed study and review their notes for tests and quizzes during lunch break, but because of the short breaks, they cannot use the break time to do so. Some people may argue that studying for a five minute break wouldn't be helpful academically. However, as the research states, briefly reviewing before tests is very effective.
The five minute break between classes should indeed be increased, so that students can have enough time to utilize their break, to go to classes without running and to talk to teachers or study for tests. The five minutes are barely enough for students to move to one class from the other. Once the break time is extended, students would not only have time to refresh, but also have more time to use for academic needs. Therefore, I encourage every one of you to email the principal and ask him to extend our break time.
Final Draft
Needs for Extended Breaktime
How many of you have never been late to classes before? Not many of you, right? I have also been late to several classes majorly because of the short amount of time we have in between classes. It’s not easy to always be on time especially because things don’t always go as we want. We may have to stop by our lockers, quickly go to the bathroom, or talk to the teachers. The amount of time between classes should be longer because students need time to take an actual break, have enough time to move from one class to the other, and have more academic benefits.
First of all, the five-minute break in between classes is not enough for students to take a break. What is break time for? Break time is for us, students, to actually relax and refresh our minds. During the break time, students sometimes need to run to their lockers, sometimes need to go to bathrooms, and sometimes need to go to the water fountains. However, in order to go to class on time, the students have to run up and down within five minutes. Breaks between classes are meant for students to take an actual break, not to stress them out even more. Providing only five minutes as a break time for students is unreasonable, because they cannot even take a proper “break.”
Another reason why the break time between classes should be extended is because the time is not enough for the students to move from one class to another. One thing that this school should consider is the enormous size of the buildings. The distances between classes are too far, especially because there are seven floors and the students often have to go to other buildings for classes. Going from one class to another is like having a race every seventy five minutes, but students are not Usain Bolt, and they cannot run that fast like him. Not only are the buildings huge, but also classes do not always end right on time. The teachers may go overtime and dismiss the students a bit late. Last year, I had to go from my PE class on the 7th floor to the 1st floor French class. The PE class ended a few minutes after the bell, so I didn’t have enough time to either change or get my textbook. Although I ran straight to my French class, I still got a tardy. I couldn’t even get a note from my PE teacher, just because PE ended before the next class began. This happens quite often in other classes as well, which definitely proves that students need to be given a longer break time to go to classes.
Lastly, longer break between classes can benefit students academically. Students often ask questions to teachers for clarifications on their assignments and for extra-help after classes. Asking questions to teachers after classes can help students to better understand the materials and the assignments. However,students might be reluctant to do so, because they have to run to their next classes in five minutes. Moreover, the longer break period can be academically helpful since students can study and review notes before classes. Professor Richardson at Virginia University says, “The most effective way to study for a test is to review briefly all along and then review some more before the test.” Many students indeed study and review their notes for tests and quizzes during lunch break, but because of the short breaks, they cannot use the break time to do so. Some people may argue that studying for a five minute break wouldn't be helpful academically. However, as the research states, briefly reviewing before tests is very effective.
The five minute break between classes should indeed be increased, so that students can have enough time to utilize their break, go to classes without running and talk to teachers or study for tests. The five minutes are barely enough for students to move to one class from the other. Once the break time is extended, students would not only have time to refresh, but also have more time to use for academic needs. Therefore, I encourage every one of you to email the principal and ask him to extend our break time.